# Polyglot Prompt
> Dynamic prompt for zsh, bash, ksh, mksh, dash, yash, and more shells

## Summary
A portable shell prompt that works across zsh, bash, ksh, dash, and many other POSIX shells

## Capabilities
- Work across 10+ different shell environments
- Use basic ASCII symbols for maximum compatibility
- Display color when the terminal supports it
- Show Git branch and status information

## When to Use
- When you work across multiple shell environments
- When you need a prompt that works on minimal systems

## When NOT to Use
- When you only use one shell and want richer features

## Related Tools
- [pure](/tools/pure) (complementary)
- [powerlevel10k](/tools/powerlevel10k) (complementary)
- [oh-my-posh](/tools/oh-my-posh) (complementary)
- [liquid-prompt](/tools/liquid-prompt) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/polyglot-prompt
